Weekly Leader on 1872 Election and Democratic prospects
The article argues California and Pennsylvania show mixed results for Democrats, while Ohio and New York reveal Republican strength. It warns the 1872 contest hinges on national issues, party unity, and Grant’s renomination, urging Democrats to unite behind principles and resist Liberal Republican temptations. It also critiques a Missouri railroad tax law as a potential fraud and calls for repeal.
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Democratic Party
California
Pennsylvania
General Grant
Ohio
Grant
McCook
Radical
Radical Party
Union
New York
Louisiana
Missouri
Despotism in the South and martial law critique
A critical reprint laments martial law in South Carolina, denouncing arrests without charges, suspension of habeas corpus, and jury rights. The piece warns that such measures threaten republicanism and liberty, arguing the regime could spread to other states and erode constitutional protections. It cites fear of arbitrary power and loss of civil rights.
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South
South Carolina
Missouri
Massachusetts
Shout Quick Give Up Your Gun in Debate at Vicksburg
The Vicksburg Herald editor responds to Gen Ames with a defiant claim that the paper has spoken truthfully and invites reparations if demanded. An aside notes the Texas election police officer Joy Loxe died from a self-inflicted gun accident amid post election turmoil.
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Vicksburg Herald
W. I. McCardle
Gen. Ames
Herald
Senator Ames
Joy
Texas
The Liberal Radicals Split Over Unions in the State
A long critique on the failed match between Liberal Republican and Radical factions. The piece condemns a potential reunion, noting irreconcilable differences on universal amnesty civil service reform tariffs and federal interference. It singles out Sehure Brown Gravely Gilmore and Pyar for avoiding participation.
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Party of the Land
Ulysses
Sehure
Brown
Gravely
Gilmore
Pyar
Progressio and the boy suffrage debate in a Boston context
The piece argues on the evolving suffrage issue, noting the New York Cornucopia under Willie Hillier advocates for eighteen year old boys to vote. It mocks youth overqualification and remarks grandmothers and girls as likely voters, referencing the suffrage debate and the Eth amendment.
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New York
Boston
Cornucopia
Willie &. Hillier
W.S. Hillier
Hillige
Golden City Promises Rivalry in Barton County
Golden City described as a flourishing flour market town in Barton County surrounded by rich farmland. The note mentions Illinois immigration, a local merchant M. Harlow, and a political roundup including Radical losses and Greeley’s explanation, plus isolated reports on a Chicago attorney Grosvenor’s death and Virginia army organization plans, with state legislative notes and a North Pole expedition claim.
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Golden City
Barton County
Greenfield
Lamar
Nevada City
Jr. M. Harlow
Holinois
Harlan
Leaper
Liberal Republicanism Resolves Unity and Amnesty in Missouri
The Liberal Republican State Central Committee meets in St Louis on the 18th and adopts principles favoring equal political rights, general amnesty, and tax reform. It denounces exclusive taxation, urges merit in office, and resists executive abuse while seeking unity with like minded Republicans for a February convention. The resolutions are published with a call for broader Republican cooperation.
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Republican State Central Committee
St. Loui
Wm. M. Grosvenor
Joseph Pulitzer
Messrs. Foster
Mollings
Bittinger
Sawyer
Benecke
Missouri
Othe
Bes
Mary
Ashe
How Lobbyists Influence Government Appointments
A court transcript reveals how a Interior Department clerk met a lobbyist with a cousin request for a position. The exchange shows money changing hands as would be needed to obtain a consulate posting in Pernambuco Brazil, valued at about 2000 a year, with loans of two to three hundred dollars discussed.
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Sthind House
Interior Department
Criminal Court
Dennis Darden
Ing
John McCarthy
Brazil
Trles
Chicago
Triste
Catill
Atari
Aualincelange
Anne Vecetee
Renita Bane
New York
Mage
Tribune
Mabet
Shanares
Chikel Bells
Seraje Ravine
Norte
Lake Crey
Amboy
Hawking
Utah
McKean
Desolate Chicago after the fire traces of a city
A vivid account from the burned district describes deserted streets, lingering smoke, and scattered wares while recovery talks turn to rebuilding. The piece highlights displaced residents, collapsed businesses, and the resilience of Chicago’s spirit as leaders map future improvements and rail connections.
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the Tribune
Chicago
Renlers
Las Tacesne
Gold Discoveries Spark Western Prospecting Frenzy
Reports from Winnipeg and Port William recount wildly optimistic gold and silver discoveries near Lake Shalendawan, with miners flocking to oil and mineral fields. Government plans advocate roadwork, while vast undeveloped mineral deposits spur speculation of a resource boom across the Lake Superior region and western ports.
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St. Paul
Manitoba
Winnepes
Lake Slehondawan
Port
California
Australia
Dominion of Canada
Port William
Banck
Hed River
Winnipeg
Pembina
Argentiferais
Great Lake
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Tarry
Shalwidawan
Silver Islet
Darky Superior
Greuiudl
America
Pacific
Chicago
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Springfield Liederkranz
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Charles H. Heer
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